ISLAMABAD: India and Pakistan on Saturday (May 10) confirmed a ceasefire deal after United States-led talks to end a conflict between the nuclear-armed rivals, reports AP.
It follows weeks of clashes that were triggered by a massacre of tourists last month that India blames Pakistan for. It was their most serious confrontation in decades and left dozens of civilian dead on both sides.
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that India and Pakistan had agreed to a ceasefire after US-mediated talks. Neither country has immediately confirmed a deal.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump said he was pleased to announce that India and Pakistan had agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire. "Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"
Brian Hughes, a spokesman for the White House's National Security Council, posted on X: "@POTUS is a force for peace" over a link to Trump's online statement about a ceasefire having been agreed to, but offered no more immediate details.
Meanwhile, AFP reported that Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had confirmed the announcement by Trump.
"Pakistan and India have agreed to a ceasefire with immediate effect. Pakistan has always strived for peace and security in the region, without compromising on its sovereignty and territorial integrity!" Dar said in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter).
